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7% mortgage rates are already here, some buyers, mortgage experts say

7% mortgage rates are already here, some buyers, mortgage experts say
MarketWatch Thursday 03 September 2026, 16:57 UTC By Aarthi Swaminathan 1 min read
Key Points

Mortgage rates ticked up to a new high for the year, delivering more bad news for home buyers.

Mortgage rates ticked up to a new high for the year, delivering more bad news for home buyers. [Image text:] FOR SALE Douglas Elliman REALESTATE
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